Tag: goats
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The three Ps of electric netting.
Are you thinking of using electric netting or electric fencing? Give this video a watch or a listen to get some insight. I discuss how I considered electric netting or electric wires for years before I decided to just invest in it and get going. I started in mid-March and have been going strong for…
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We got some rain. Thank you!!!
We have been blessed with rain this week. After a dreading hot month of temperatures going over 100 degrees we received our first rainfall of the season, monsoon season. I am excited to see how our pasture responds to the moisture we have received after spot grazing the pasture since mid-March. The late winter and…
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Spot grazing overview in the Navajo language
This week’s video is in the Navajo language (Dine bizaad). I discuss how I started with spot grazing. How it is working out for me and why I started with this method. I also mention a few points on life and how to be a better human being. We do our best each day to…
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Hillside of Needle and Thread Grass
Adding onto our video from the other week. In this video we talk about the Needle and Thread grass. We have a hillside that is covered with needle and thread grass. Follow me on my social media profiles:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/laughinggoatg/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LaughingGoatGTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/LaughingGoatGWebsite – https://www.laughinggoatgardens.com Thank you for your support.
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Types of Vegetation on my Pasture
I’m showing y’all the types of vegetation that give me grief and frustration while I’m setting up my electrical nets. It’s funny, I confidently called winter fat rabbit brush almost the entirety of the video.
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How do I find the time?
How do you find the time? That is a question I normally get when I talk with people and tell them that I garden and I also tend to my herd of sheep and goats. My normal response is “I just find it”. Meanwhile, in my mind I am speaking two words. Two words that…
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Spot Grazing and Invasive Plants
In this video I talk about my spot grazing and invasive plants. the 2 invasive plants I currently have in my pasture is foxtail and needle and thread grass.
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5 Minutes of Pure Enjoyment.
Experience these 5 minutes of pure relaxation and enjoyment with me. This is the best time of the day for me. After I setup the paddocks I sit and enjoy the calm along with the sunset. Amazing. I hope you enjoy it as well.
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Update from the pasture with the Dudes.
Good Saturday morning y’all. How y’all are well on this fantastic morning. I’m providing an overview of my pasture goals. I implemented electric netting to hold the herd in a certain location to graze for a day then move them the next day.
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A New Method for ME.
Last month, I finally took the plunge and started using Premiere1’s electric netting with my herd of sheep and goats. I had been considering it for a few years now, but I finally decided to give it a try because of my time constraints with my full-time job. To help protect my animals, I added…
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Grape plants and a Black Walnut Tree
We brought home 3 grape plants and a black walnut tree. We will be planting our fruit trees and grape plants. Our new venture towards self reliance and creating a stable homestead. Video Captions
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Cleaned out the holding areas in the sheep pen.
This afternoon I cleaned out the holding areas of my sheep pen. I spread the manure and hay waste on the pasture for cover after broadcasting done pasture seeds. Video Captions What’s up everybody? Happy Thursday afternoon. Good. Thursday afternoon. Hope y’all are doing wonderful. Today. Had a pretty busy afternoon and dudes were out…
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Checking in from the Pasture
After the monsoon rains we are checking the pasture to see how some of bare spots have recovered.
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2021 Week 40 – Video
The Back Porch is Done This week’s video is a bit short but here we are. We make a hay run, give the old cabinets a facelift, and talk of weather.
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2021 Week 39 – Video
Attach of the Burs This week we are finishing up the kitchen remodel, one piece missing to finish the back porch and giving you all an update on the pasture. Oh and we can’t forget the burs.
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Roping – Video
Roping Practice This afternoon I am practicing my roping skills with two different ropes. I know I will never be roping a steer but I enjoy this as a hobby.
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From the Pasture – Video
Live From the Pasture An update covering the past five months. I recorded this while I was herding the sheep and goats so please mind the nature elements.
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2020 Review – Video
2020 Year in Review A detailed recap on a few topics I briefly talked about in my videos.